Thursday, September 29, 2016

Rettke was video recorded by BLM protesters at the ETSU campus dressed in overalls, bare footed, had bananas, a burlap sack with the Confederate flag with a marijuana leaf and had a gorilla mask on for the purpose to disrupt a peaceful protest on campus.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 29, 2016

Johnson City, Tennessee - On Thursday, Tristan Rettke, 18, a East Tennessee State University (ETSU) student was charged with one count of cvil rights intimidation for his role to disruption a Black Lives Matter (BLM) rally at the campus. Rettke admitted to campus police that he wanted to disrupt the peaceful BLM rally and went to Borchuck Plaza at ETSU dressed in overalls, no shoes, carrying a burlap sack with a Confederate flag and marijuana leaf printed on it, a rope, bananas and wearing a gorilla mask. He attempted to intimidate the participants at the rally, but one of them called ETSU campus police (Department of Public Safety) and complained that Rettke was trying to disrupt the peaceful rally.

Grant Madison video recorded his encounter with Rettke on Wednesday on campus and posted the video on his Facebook account.

Police questioned and detained Rettke. He was booked at the Jonesborough jail and appeared at a Washington County Sessions Court on Thursday where he was charged and has a November 9 hearing scheduled in his case. Rettke has obtained an attorney.

ETSU officials have confirmed that Rettke's student status has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

Medina-Santiago has reached a plea agreement with prosecutor in the Anthony Garcia-Cortez homicide.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 29, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - Angel Medina-Santiago, 35, is expected to enter a guilty plea on October 5 after reaching a plea agreement with a prosecutor for the April 30, 2016 homicide of Anthony Garcia-Cortez, 39. Medina-Santiago fled Milwaukee and was taken into custody in June and charged with one felony count of 1st-degree reckless homicide for the death of Garcia-Cortez. Medina-Santiago remains on a $100,000 cash bond.

According to Milwaukee County Circuit Court records, Medina-Santiago is facing up to 60 years in prison, if convicted.

The criminal complaint states, Medina-Santiago got into an argument with Garcia-Cortez while inside a Milwaukee Southside local bar. The suspect and the victim left the bar after security managed to escort them out.

The suspect along with Garcia-Cortez then got into a heated altercation just outside of the bar that involved at least ten people. Medina-Santiago stabbed Garcia-Cortez twice in the chest puncturing his heart. The victim managed to run about a block, but collapsed and succumbed to the fatal stabbing. Garcia-Cortez died at the scene, according to police.Garcia-Cortez is survived by seven of his children.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Morton County Sheriff deputies, law enforcement officers and N.D state troopers blocked a private one lane roadway from both directions and arrested at least 21 people conducting a prayer vigil to protect water on private land.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 28, 2016

Mandan, N. Dakota - On Wednesday, the Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reported that 21 people were taken into custody at two private Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) sites. The MCSO in a press release stated, Mandan "law enforcement officers assigned to the Dakota Access Pipeline protest arrested 21 protesters at two construction sites along the DAPL south and west of St. Anthony. Officers arrested the protesters for various crimes including resisting arrest, criminal trespass on private property and possession of stolen property. Tow trucks were called to transport 5 impounded vehicles.

When officers responded they witnessed numerous people and horses on private property. A protester on horseback charged at an officer in what was viewed as an act of aggression. The officer responded with an appropriate show of force by raising his weapon containing less-lethal ammunition.
"Our officers are trained to respond to the threats they perceive and to take appropriate action. A charging horse combined with totality of the situation presented an imminent threat to the officer," said Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier.

Sheriff Kirchmeier says, that so far 95 people have been arrested since August 16, at protests against DAPL. Kirchmeier didn't say, if the road that was blocked from both directions was private property.
Some of the protesters were allowed by police to get in their vehicles and leave.

A video released from on of the scene, people are heard telling the heavily armed officers that they were on a prayer pilgrimage at DAPL sites. Several man form the scene who drove off from the area managed to video record the assault by law enforcement officers on DAPL protesters.

A plane is seen dumping some kind of chemical, but Sheriff Kirchmeier said, it was just dusting crops.

Thomas H. Joseph II, a Community Organizer from the People Improving Communities through Organizing (PICO)National Network who video recorded the confrontation with law enforcement officers posted on his Facebook account that, "Today's action where uncalled for, the police was a direct threat to woman and children.
We gathered in prayer un-armed, prayed, sang songs, and attempted to leave. No threats, No vandalism, No violence was taken on our part."
The DAPL construction pipeline is going on at night as well, according to Joseph.
Joseph did admit that they were in what he believed was on private property and they were located at a dead end one lane road as well, which was not a county or public roadway.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Cetin was taken into custody without incident in Oak Harbor by Island County authorities.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 25, 2016

Burlington, Washington - On Saturday, Arcan Cetin, 20, of Oak Harbor who is originally from Turkey was taken into custody around 6:30 p.m. in connection with Friday's deadly massacre inside a Macy's store at the Cascade Mall in Burlington. Cetin went to the store and randomly killed five shoppers, four women, one male ranging from ages 16 to 95 and then fled from the crime scene.

Cetin is a legal resident, according to police.

Police say, that Cetin went to Macy's first to check out the scene, then went outside and armed himself. After ten minutes, he went back inside and shot most of the victims by the make-up department.

Cetin, as a suspect was first described as a Hispanic male and not as a Muslim. He is not Hispanic, but of the Muslim faith. Turkey follows the religion of Islam.

A tip led authorities to Cetin. Authorities from Island County spotted Cetin walking along the side of a roadway and took him into custody without incident.

The Cascade Mall remained closed on Saturday and will reopen on Sunday.

Macy's released the following statement, "We are devastated by the tragic events that occurred last night at Cascade Mall. Our hearts are with our Burlington store, the families and loved ones of the victims, and the entire community. We are working closely with local law enforcement authorities as the investigation continues to unfold. They will be providing updates as the situation develops."

The following five victims were identified by relatives:

• Sarai Lara, 16, of Mount Vernon was a sophomore at Mount Vernon High School

• Belinda Galde, 64, was a the daughter of Dotson

• Beatrice Dotson, 95, was the mother of Galde

• Shayla Martin, 52, of Mount Vernon worked at the Macy's make-up department

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Alleged 31-year-old pedophile suspect arrested in Racine County in possession of child pornography.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 24, 2016

Racine, WI - On Thursday, the Racine County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) investigators conducted an undercover operation in Eastern Racine County and arrested an Illinois man with child pornography in his possession. David M. Baker, 31, of Wilmette, Illinois, who traveled to Racine County in order to exchange child pornography and engage in sexual activity with a 9-year-old girl was taken onto custody by the RCSD.According to the Racine County criminal complaint, Baker had made arrangements to meet and exchange child pornography as well as engage in sexual activity with a juvenile who was actually a RCSD investigator posing as a child. Baker traveled to a pre-designated location where he was met by Sheriff's investigators and was subsequently taken into custody. Baker was taken to the Racine County Jail without incident and was booked on multiple felony charges. Baker is charged with one felony count for 2nd-degree sexual assault of a child, he is facing up to 40 years in prison and four felony counts for possession of child pornography, facing up to 25 years in prison for each count and up to $100,000 in fines for each count, if convicted on all counts. Baker is being held on a $100,000 cash bond and has a scheduled preliminary court hearing for September 28, according to court records.

Friday, September 23, 2016

Dark Money has no place in County Board proceedings, according to Supervisor Nicholson.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 23, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 11-6 to reappoint Hector Colón, as the Director of the Department for Health and Human Services in Milwaukee County. Colón was placed on a two year term probation period after Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Colón agreed on a compromised by the County Board.

Multiple supervisors during the full Board meeting on Thursday claimed that Colón was not transparent, had a disrespectful attitude towards Board members, had failed to provide certain reports to the County Board Human and Needs Committee and failed to grant courtesy visits for supervisors requesting inspection of certain County facilities under Colón's management in the last five years.

A campaign to get Colón reappointed drew controversy when Milwaukee Works, Inc., a pro-Walker right wing non-profit organization spent thousands of dollars in mass mailings to multiple county supervisory districts and placing a half page ad on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which targeted certain supervisors who claimed during Thursday's County Board meeting that much of the information provided by Milwaukee Works, Inc. was false and misleading. The "Stand with Hector" campaign was included in the allegations by County supervisors, but some of the Latino community leaders and businesses that helped fund the campaign say that they are not connected to Milwaukee Works, Inc. or "Dark Money." Some of the Latino and business leaders did confirmed that they were just an unofficial group that united to support Colón's reappointment.

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement about "Dark Money" on Thursday, "As a democratically elected Supervisor, I represent my district and my constituents. The events of this week clearly demonstrated that the vote to reappoint DHHS Director Hector Colon was not intended to be democratic. My name and face were plastered over postcards and sent to my constituents. I was also featured in a half page ad in the Journal Sentinel. These inaccurate and misleading publications were funded by a dark money organization and used scare tactics in attempt to swing my vote in favor of Director Colon's reappointment. This organization, claiming to be the voice of the people, stifled the voices of concerned constituents not only within my own district, but across the County. Earlier this week, I also received a letter signed by members of our State Legislature. As a dedicated Milwaukee Public Schools teacher, I am not soon to forget that these same signatories orchestrated the take over and privatization of our school system. Time and time again these State Representatives have inserted themselves into our local governance, impeded in our democratic processes, and consistently voted against the best interests of our children and our County. Not only do I question the motive behind this letter, but I refuse to be swayed by those with a personal vendetta against our great County.In voting against the reappointment of DHHS Director Hector Colon, I chose not to be bullied and to stand with my constituents and concerned Milwaukee County citizens. I am alarmed by reports of perceived inaction by Director Colon on issues deemed important by my constituents, colleagues, and the general public. I also stand against County Executive Abele and Director Colon's plan to privatize our mental health division. We need to work for our most vulnerable citizens, not against, and this is something that I plan to share and discuss with the Director. While I find the result of today's vote disappointing, in the coming months I will work cooperatively with Director Colon to improve the conditions for our most vulnerable citizens, and hold him accountable for his actions."

Colón released the following statement, "I am thankful to the county board to have the opportunity to work as your director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Thank you Chris Abele for your unwavering support, friendship and service. This has been a tough process. I am so thankful to the StandwithHector campaign. This effort to get me re-confirmed was pretty awesome and made a difference. But more importantly, this effort brought people together from all walks and sides of life. That is what was most special and impressive to me. Let's think about ways to keep us together - fighting for people, causes and making our world a better place to live for all. This work isn't easy but together we can do this!!! Thank you for your confidence and friendship!"

Tulsa Police Officer Shelby says that she fear for her life, even though the deceased 40-year-old victim was unarmed at the time and had his hands up while multiple officers were at the scene.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 23, 2016

Tulsa, Oklahoma - On early Friday, Tulsa Police Officer Betty Shelby was booked around 1:11 a.m. for one felony count of 1st-degree manslaughter and was released about 20 minutes later on a $50,000 bond. Officer Shelby was charged with the homicide of Terence Crutcher, 40.

Crutcher's car had stalled in the middle of the road and sought help. Officer Shelby was the first officer at the scene and she claims that Crutcher wasn't answering and questions and was not following lawful orders when he was shot. Shelby says that she fear for her life when she fatally shot Crutcher after another officer at the scene had tased him first.

Crutcher had his hands up when he was fatally shot. A police squad and a hovering helicopter video cameras captured Crutcher's deadly cold blooded murder.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Colón, the Director of the DHHS was placed on what some Milwaukee County Supervisors are calling it a probation period.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 22, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, the Milwaukee County Board on a vote of 11-6 approved a 2-year term reappointment of Hector Colón, the current Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for Milwaukee County, which otherwise would have been a 4-year term. Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele was forced to take a compromise by the County Board to accept a shorter term for Colón.

Multiple supervisors on the County Board cited a lack of transparency from Abele and Colón for the last 5 years, including Colón's disrespectful attitude towards members of the County Board Human and Needs Committee and his lack of providing information about the Mental Health facility to other Board members as well, which some claimed that Colón had ignored requests to visit department facilities too.

Supervisor Peggy West introduced a 2-year term amendment and voted for Colón's two year reappointment. West went on record and told the Board that she was a little jealous after receiving many calls from those supporting Colón to get reappointed, but that none of them ever called her to support her when her salary position was cut in half, position turned part-time and they didn't even called to congratulate her for becoming the first Latina Vice-chair on the County Board.

Colón will be back in October of 2018 before the full Board for reappointment consideration, if Abele reappoints him once again.

A campaign "Stand with Hector" was questioned by some Board members and asked who was funding it. The Hector campaign to get reappointed spend thousands of dollars to sway public opinion to support Colón.

The County Board can no longer be involved or provide an oversight in private contracts negotiated by Abele regarding Milwaukee County facilities and selling properties.
Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement on Thursday, Dark Money has no place in County Board Proceedings. “As a democratically elected Supervisor, I represent my district and my constituents. The events of this week clearly demonstrated that the vote to reappoint DHHS Director Hector Colon was not intended to be democratic."
“I am disgusted with the dark money that has been spent in an attempt to swing my vote. Instead of swinging my vote, this effort has strengthened my resolve. I should not have to be concerned that my future as a Supervisor is in jeopardy because I didn’t vote the way this dark money group, “Milwaukee Works,” wants me to vote.
“I took a stand today against the privatization efforts that are bleeding our County dry and voted against the reappointment of Hector Colon because I chose not to be bullied. Instead, I chose to stand with my constituents and against the privatization of our mental health services," Supervisor Nicholson stated.
Colón did affirm that he is more willing to work with the County Board in the next several years.

Colón has served five years as the director of the DHHS and last year in May 2015, Abele gave Colón a 39% raise, his annual salary increased from $126,318 to $175,000 a year, making Colón the highest paid executive at a Milwaukee County department.

• At Behavioral Health, we closed our final long term care unit and expanded our support for community based behavioral healthcare.
• With partners across business, government and nonprofit, our Housing Division launched Housing
First, an initiative to end chronic homelessness in Milwaukee County by 2018. We have already seen a 70% reduction in chronic homelessness.
• Disabilities Services began a tremendous program to provide employment opportunities for all exiting high school students with a disability in Milwaukee County.
• Delinquency and Court Services accelerated our juvenile justice reforms while advancing data-driven decision making tools and evidence-based practices that are yielding better outcomes and improved public safety.

Editors note: Hispanic News Network U.S.A. has learned that the "Stand with Hector" campaign to get Hector Colón reappointed as the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services was spearheaded by a unofficial group composed of community leaders and the support of local businesses that funded Colón's campaign and are not connected to Milwaukee Works, Inc. or "Dark Money" as some Milwaukee County supervisors were led to believe. Most of those community and business leaders were from the Milwaukee Latino community, according to one of those leaders that participated.
They managed to send out several mass mailings to specific Supervisor districts, according to the inside source who wanted to remain anonymous.
The inside source says, "It was a good campaign. Effective, but, honestly, it worked because Hector is honorable. People know him as fair. So when they hear the supervisors trying to smear him, it doesn't fit."
According to a flyer supporting Colón, the Milwaukee Works, Inc., a non-profit organization distributed the flyer in Supervisors Jim "Luigi" Schmitt and Eddie Cullen's districts.
The non-profit group website, Milwaukee Works, Inc. says, the group is committed to educating citizens about the value of good government, risk-taking enterprise, and inclusive communities.
MKE Work is considered a pro-Walker right wing group, according to some Latino community activists.

Salinas, Puerto Rico - On Wednesday, a fire destroyed part of the Central Aguirre Power Plant transformers in Salinas and caused a major electrical blackout on the entire Island of Puerto Rico. The blaze began near electrical transformers causing an electrical outage to 3.5 million people including homes, hotels and businesses around the island.

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority officials say that two transmission lines with 230,000 volts each failed and resulted with a 30% of an electrical outage throughout the island.

Workers at the power plant are trying to restore power by Thursday. Authorities say that their first priority is to restore power to airports, hospitals, police stations and water plants.

The power company is facing a $9B debt and its executive management is accused of engaging in corruption, according to a government investigation.

Rahami is charged with several acts to conduct bombings in NYC and New Jersey.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 21, 2016

New York City, New York - On Tuesday, Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, aka "Ahmad Rahimi" originally from Afghanistan was indicted in federal court for conducting and attempting to conduct bombings in New York City and various locations in Elizabeth, N. Jersey on September 17-18, 2016, according to a federal indictment. The U.S. Department of Justice (U.S.DOJ) announced that, Rahami is charged in a Complaint filed in the Southern District of New York with one count of using and attempting to use weapons of mass destruction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2332a, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment; one count of bombing and attempting to bomb a place of public use, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2332f, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment; one count of destroying and attempting to destroy property by means of fire or explosive, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844(d), which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and use of a destructive device in furtherance of a crime of violence, namely, the use and attempted use of weapons of mass destruction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which carries a mandatory minimum consecutive sentence of 30 years in prison, all in connection with Rahami's alleged detonation of an explosive device and efforts to detonate explosives in New York City.

Rahami is also charged in a Complaint filed in the District of New Jersey with two counts of using and attempting to use weapons of mass destruction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2332a, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment on each count; one count of bombing and attempting to bomb a place of public use and public transportation system, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2332f, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment; one count of attempting to destroy property by means of fire or explosive, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844(i), which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and two counts of using a destructive device in furtherance of a crime of violence, namely, the use and attempted use of weapons of mass destruction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), each count of which carries a mandatory minimum consecutive sentence of 30 years in prison and, if convicted of both counts, a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment, all in connection with Rahami's alleged efforts to detonate explosives in Seaside Park, New Jersey, and Elizabeth, New Jersey, according to the federal indictment.l, according to the U.S.DOJ.

Rahami was taken into custody on Monday morning after a gun fight with Linden police.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

An unknown green liquid substance was dumped into the Menomonee River flow.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 20, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, a man on his break noticed a green liquid being dumped into a Menomonee river from a drainage outlet under the Hawley Rd. Bridge, according to a partial sign that was also recorded in a Facebook (FB) posted video by Earnest Ulysses. Ulysses even says that the Milwaukee drinking water is supposed to be safe to drink, but doubts it now.

The FB video is being shared by users. It sure seems the river is being polluted by an unknown substance.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Poza Rica, Veracruz, México - On Monday afternoon, the bodies of two catholic priests who had been kidnapped earlier in the day along with their driver from Our Lady of Fatima were found around 1:00 p.m. at a roadway with their hands and feet tied, exhibited gunshot wounds and signs of torture, according to Mexican police. Father Alejo Nabor Jiménez Juarez, 50, and Father José Alfredo Jiménez Suárez de la Cruz, 30, were reported missing on early Monday to police. The priest's driver managed to escape from his armed kidnappers.

A 22 year police veteran with the Milwaukee Police Department has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of an OWI crash investigation.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 19, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - A 22 year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) has been suspended with pay after she was taken into custody for OWI involving a crash on Saturday afternoon. Milwaukee Police Officer Lisa Baake was not on duty when she crashed into the rear of a police squad car stopped at an intersection in the 7600 block of W. Florist St. around 4:20 p.m. Officer Baake was booked for OWI-1st offense and charges are pending.

According to police, a 45-year-old officer in the police squad car was injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The officer injured was from Milwaukee Police 7 District Station.

Baake was a Field Training Officer and assigned to Milwaukee Police 4 District Station.

Three custom motorcycles inside a black trailer were reported stolen over the weekend in New Mexico.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 19, 2016

Albuquerque, New Mexico - On Friday, three custom motorcycles were reported stolen including a trailer, according to police. Police are investigating the theft, which is worth at least $120,000, reported by Joseph Vigil, the owner of the three customized Harley-Davidson motorcycles on his Facebook account.

Vigil parked the trailer with the motorcycles inside at a friend's house as he was getting ready to participate at a bike and car show at the local Rock and Brews over the weekend.

A suspect or suspects were spotted by neighnors in a black truck with no headlights that hitched the trailer and drove off, according to police.

Linden, New Jersey - On Monday morning, Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, of Elizabeth was taken into custody after being wounded in the shoulder by police. Rahami was wanted by the FBI in connection for the Saturday night exploded bomb in New York City and five improvised bombs found at the Elizabeth train station in New Jersey, according to police.

Two officers were also reported wounded with non-life threatening injuries in the shootout with Rahami.

The owner of Merdie's Bar called police after he found Rahami sleeping by the door on Monday morning and recognized him as the suspect wanted by the FBI for the NYC bombing over the weekend.

In another terrorist attack on Saturday night in the U.S., an ISIS suspect identified as Dahir Adan, 22, was killed by a part-time Avon off-duty police officer after he stabbed 9 people, 7 seven men and 2 women who suffered non-life threatening injuries. Avon Police Officer Jason Flaconer shot Adan three times. Each time Adan was shot, he attempted to get up to stab Officer Falconer until Adan collapsed from the injuries and died. Warrants were issued to search Adan's apartment and his vehicle, which was later towed to a police lot for evidence gathering.

The terrorist stabbing attack was reported at the Crossroads Center Mall in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The shopping mall was reopened on Monday.The Islamic State-run news agency claims that the suspect killed at the Crossroads Center Mall in St. Cloud was a "soldier of the Islamic State."President Barack H. Obama announced that the knife attack in St. Cloud and the bombings in N.J. and N.Y.C. were not connected. Adan who wore a security guard uniform during the knife attack is considered a lone wolf in the Crossroads Mall attack in St. Cloud, according to the FBI preliminary investigation.

28-year-old suspect from Afghanistan is wanted by the FBI for questioning in connection with the weekend bomb explosion that injured 29 people in NYC.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 19, 2016

New York City, New York - The FBI on Monday released the identity and photo of a 28-year-old suspect from Afghanistan who is wanted for questioning in connection with Saturday's bombing in New York City. A bomb exploded in a garbage container and 29 people were reported injured, all survived. A second unexploded bomb (pressure cooker) was located about four blocks away by police.

The FBI is asking for public assistance in locating Ahmad Khan Rahami, who is wanted for questioning in connection with an explosion that occurred on September 17, 2016, at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 135 West 23rd Street in New York, New York.

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI's toll-free tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Tips may also be submitted to https://tips.fbi.gov.
Additional details: Rahami is a 28-year-old U.S. citizen of Afghan descent and was born on January 23, 1988, in Afghanistan. His last known address was in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is about 5'6" tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds; he has brown hair, brown eyes, and brown facial hair.
In Elizabeth, New Jersey, a homeless man discovered what were believed 3 pipe bombs and 2 improvised bombs in a trash can area at the local train station. One bomb was detonated by a police robot, no injuries were reported. The FBI is investigating whether the bombs located at the Elizabeth train station are related to Rahami or a sleeper terrorist cell operating in N.J. and the N.Y.C. area.
Five armed suspects were detained by police for questioning, but have not yet been connected to Rahami in the bomb attacks in N.Y.C. and N.J.
In another terrorist attack on Saturday night in the U.S., an ISIS suspect identified as Dahir Adan, 22, was killed by a part-time Avon off-duty police officer after he stabbed 9 people, 7 seven men and 2 women who suffered non-life threatening injuries. Avon Police Officer Jason Flaconer shot Adan three times. Each time Adan was shot, he attempted to get up to stab Officer Falconer until Adan collapsed from the injuries and died. Warrants were issued to search Adan's apartment and his vehicle, which was later towed to a police lot for evidence gathering.
The terrorist stabbing attack was reported at the Crossroads Center Mall in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The shopping mall was reopened on Monday.
The Islamic State-run news agency claims that the suspect killed at the Crossroads Center Mall in St. Cloud was a "soldier of the Islamic State."
President Barack H. Obama announced that the knife attack in St. Cloud and the bombings in N.J. and N.Y.C. were not connected. Adan who wore a security guard uniform during the knife attack is considered a lone wolf in the Crossroads Mall attack in St. Cloud, according to the FBI preliminary investigation.

Friday, September 16, 2016

One of the live video recordings on Facebook by Marcus Frejo who was taken into custody on Wednesday by law enforcement showed questionable acts to detain Native Americans at DAPL protest areas.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 16, 2016

Mandan, N. Dakota - The Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has released information that as of September 15 at least 68 people including Native Americans have been taken into custody and charged for illegal protest activities including criminal trespassing, felony reckless endangerment for chaining themselves to DAPL construction equipment, disorderly conduction, conspiracy to commit reckless endangerment, obstruction of government function and conspiracy to commit obstruction of government function. About 600 law enforcement officers including state police from around the state have assisted the Morton County Sheriff's Office in arresting Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protesters or water protectors who have stopped DAPL construction of the pipeline in order to protect their Missouri River water source from a crude oil spill once it is operating.

Yesterday more than 336,000 gallons of gasoline spilled from a Colonial Oil pipeline that exploded affecting two states and both Alabama and the State of Georgia have declared a State of Emergency to deal with the gas spill disaster.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and more than 300 other tribes have joined in solidarity to stop the DAPL construction in North Dakota to prevent a crude oil spill as well on the Missouri River, which is the life line and freshwater source for the tribes.

The Obama administration has stopped all DAPL crude oil pipeline construction on federal lands within 20 miles from the Lake Oahe, but DAPL construction continues on private lands where Native Americans have been protesting and stopping construction by chaining themselves to construction equipment.
A majority of a three circuit judge appeal panel on Friday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an emergency injunction pending appeal for the Dakota Access Pipeline to halt pipeline construction within 20 miles from each side of the Oahe Lake. A schedule appeal hearing is pending in the case of appellants Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe v. U.S. States Army Corps of Engineers and Dakota Access Pipeline, LLC. Judge Janice Rogers Brown descended and both Thomas B. Griffith and Cornelia T.L. Pillard decided to grant emergency motion for an injunction.
Allegations have been raised that the Morton County Sheriff's Office investigators have been confiscating cellphones and deleting video footage from people arrested who were doing live streaming on Facebook or video recording protests including some alleged illegal activity by law enforcement. The Morton County Sheriff's Office or the N.D. State Police have denied or confirmed the allegations made that they have deleted video footage showing them engaging in illegal activity and violating the rights of Native Americans at DAPL construction sites.

The following people were arrested and charged on September 14.

• Wanikiyewin Loud Hawk, 32, from S. Dakota, charged with one felony count for reckless endangerment and misdemeanor counts for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and obstruction of government function

• Nicholas Tilsen, 34, from S. Dakota charged with one felony count for reckless endangerment and misdemeanor counts for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and obstruction of government function

• Daniel Tseleie, 34, from Canada charged with one felony count for reckless endangerment and misdemeanor counts for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and obstruction of government function

According to the MCSO, the Morton County State Attorney's Office filed trespassing charges against Elliot New Holy Jr., Greg Grey Cloud, Mason Redwing and Marcus Frejo for trespassing on September 3. Frejo was arrested on Wednesday at another DAPL protest and warrants have been issued for Holy, Cloud and Redwing.

The following people were arrested and charged on September 13 in Morton County during a protest against DAPL.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

A Milwaukee County Board Committee voted not to accept Milwaukee County Executive Abele's reappointment of Héctor Colón as the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services for Milwaukee County.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 15, 2016

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Wednesday, the Milwaukee County Health and Human Needs Committee (MCHNC) on a vote of 3-2 rejected Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele's reappointment of Héctor Colón, as the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for Milwaukee County. Milwaukee County Supervisors in the MCHNC opposing Colón's reappointment were Supreme Moore Omokunde (Chair), Sequana Taylor (Vice-chair) and Marina Dimitrijevic, those in favor were Deanna Alexander and Anthony Staskunas. The MCHNC recommendation will go before the full County Board next Thursday, September 22.

Colón has served five years as the director of the DHHS and last year in May 2015, Abele gave Colón a 39% raise, his annual salary increased from $126,318 to $175,000 a year, making Colón the highest paid executive at a Milwaukee County department.

Colón on Thursday released a statement on his Facebook account, "I am saddened by the decision made yesterday by the health and human needs committee. While I am still hopeful for a positive outcome next week, I am preparing myself for what ever decision is handed to me. I will leave knowing that significant progress in bettering the lives of the most vulnerable in Milwaukee County has occurred under my leadership — actually in a pretty extraordinary way. As I said in committee yesterday, this has been bigger than a job for me; it's part of my story - it has been a calling. I'm sure this experience is something I have to go through to grow as an individual. I was overwhelmed by the positive testimony that have personally witnessed, experienced and felt the positive affects our changes. I hope to be able to continue the work if it's according to God's plan. Thank you everyone for your support!!"

Abele supporters view Colón's rejection as a payback to County Executive Abele's power grab, ongoing feud and circumventing the authority of the Board to be involved in County property sales. In 2016, the County Board members had their annual wages caught in half by the Republican control legislature and the GOP gave Abele more authority over County management, especially engaging in private contracts without Board approval.

• At Behavioral Health, we closed our final long term care unit and expanded our support for
community based behavioral healthcare.
• With partners across business, government and nonprofit, our Housing Division launched Housing
First, an initiative to end chronic homelessness in Milwaukee County by 2018. We have already seen a
70% reduction in chronic homelessness.
• Disabilities Services began a tremendous program to provide employment opportunities for all
exiting high school students with a disability in Milwaukee County.
• Delinquency and Court Services accelerated our juvenile justice reforms while advancing data-driven
decision making tools and evidence-based practices that are yielding better outcomes and improved
public safety.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Traffic stop in the Southside ends with the arrest of former Milwaukee Police Detective Collado.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 14, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Friday, former Milwaukee Police Detective Gilberto Collado Jr., 48, was taken into custody after a traffic stop revealed that he was driving with a revoked license and resisted arrest. At least three officers had to restrain Collado and he even got tased in the process of resisting an officer.

Police found a stolen handgun in his vehicle, which was missing a front license plate and had a paper license in the vehicle. Collado was charged with 4 misdemeanor counts for driving with a revoked license, resisting an officer and two bail jumping charges.

On September 2, Collado was charged with 2 misdemeanor counts for bail jumping and possession of cocaine.

On August 20, Collado was taken into custody after making threats to the Mayor Tom Barrett. Collado went to City Hall and made comments to a clerk that he would beat the mayor and his security detail with a handgun. Collado was arrested a few blocks from City Hall and police found an ax and .24 grams of cocaine in a plastic bag in his backpack. He was charged with two misdemeanor counts for disorderly conduct and possession of cocaine.

Collado is expected to appear in court for a hearing on all three cases on September 26.
According to the April 2016 retiree newsletter of the Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System of the City of Milwaukee, Collado retired from the Milwaukee Police Department.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

22 people including several who chained themselves to DAPL construction equipment were taken into custody by armed officers.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 13, 2016

Glen Ullin, North Dakota - On Tuesday, at least 22 water protectors including several people who chained themselves to Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) were taken into custody and booked at the Morton County jail, according to the Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). They were charged with trespassing on private property.

An estimated 50 to 60 heavily armed law enforcement officers from the MCSO, N.D. State Troopers and private security were involved in the arrests at site 89 located at Glen Ullin in Morton County. Some of the officers carried assault rifles and others less-lethal weapons.

Two journalists from the Unicorn Riot, an alernative media source were also taken into custody, according to Unicorn Riot.

Unicorn Riot reported that Facebook blocked live video streaming from the DAPL protest and post that it believed the link was malicious.

St. Louis, Missouri - On Sunday, dozens of Black Panthers and supporters from the Arfo-American community marched while carrying weapons openly though the streets of the Central West neighborhood. They chanted "no more brothers in jail, fu_k the police, no more pigs in our community, f_ck the pigs, armed yourselves, whose streets our streets..." in response to the homicide of Darren Seals, a Black Lives Matter activist who was fatally shot.

The Black Panthers and community want answers about who murdered Seals and police have yet to released any information about his death. They are calling for transparency in the city government and police department.

Protesters met at the Riverview Police Department to seek answers from police, but none were provided. Seals body was found shot in a burning vehicle in Riverview within St. Louis County.

Several protests by members of the Afro-American community were held around the St. Louis area to bring attention to Seals murder. No arrests were reported.

More protests are planned, a protest video that showed members of the Black Panthers armed while marching was posted by LaShell Eik in her Facebook account.

In Milwaukee, the Sherman Park Afro-American community and the Syville Smith's family is still waiting for body camera video footage by Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan, 24, of Smith's death to be released. The Wisconsin Department of Justice (WIDOJ) and the Milwaukee Police Department won't release the videos to show whether Officer Heaggan was justified in killing Smith, 23, who had a valid Wisconsin Conceal Carry license. The WIDOJ says, it will release the video to family once the investigation is concluded.

Friday, September 9, 2016

All DAPL crude oil pipeline construction in federal lands will stop, the USDOJ announced after a federal court denied an injunction to Native Americans.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 9, 2016

Washington, D.C. - After the decision to deny an injunction in federal court to halt construction of a crude oil pipeline in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), the Department of the Army and the Department of Interior in a joint decision have decided that all Dakota Access Pipeline construction in federal land will be halted until issues raised by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are addressed.
According to the USDOJ, the Department of the Army, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Interior will take the following steps.
The Army will not authorize constructing the Dakota Access pipeline on Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe until it can determine whether it will need to reconsider any of its previous decisions regarding the Lake Oahe site under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal laws. Therefore, construction of the pipeline on Army Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe will not go forward at this time. The Army will move expeditiously to make this determination, as everyone involved — including the pipeline company and its workers — deserves a clear and timely resolution. In the interim, we request that the pipeline company voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe.
"Furthermore, this case has highlighted the need for a serious discussion on whether there should be nationwide reform with respect to considering tribes' views on these types of infrastructure projects. Therefore, this fall, we will invite tribes to formal, government-to-government consultations on two questions: (1) within the existing statutory framework, what should the federal government do to better ensure meaningful tribal input into infrastructure-related reviews and decisions and the protection of tribal lands, resources, and treaty rights; and (2) should new legislation be proposed to Congress to alter that statutory framework and promote those goals.

"Finally, we fully support the rights of all Americans to assemble and speak freely. We urge everyone involved in protest or pipeline activities to adhere to the principles of nonviolence. Of course, anyone who commits violent or destructive acts may face criminal sanctions from federal, tribal, state, or local authorities. The Departments of Justice and the Interior will continue to deploy resources to North Dakota to help state, local, and tribal authorities, and the communities they serve, better communicate, defuse tensions, support peaceful protest, and maintain public safety.
"In recent days, we have seen thousands of demonstrators come together peacefully, with support from scores of sovereign tribal governments, to exercise their First Amendment rights and to voice heartfelt concerns about the environment and historic, sacred sites. It is now incumbent on all of us to develop a path forward that serves the broadest public interest," the USDOJ announced.
Neither Cody Schulz, the Morton County Commission Chair or Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier have not released a statement on the USDOJ to stop all DAPL construction on federal lands. Schulz and Kirchmeier supported the DAPL pipeline project.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe announced that their attorney filed an "injunction pending appeal" in response to federal Judge Broasberg's decision and both DAPL and the Army Corps filed a response opposing the appeal. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe attorney will file an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals next week.
"As we understand it, there is NOTHING legally binding in the DOJ's joint statement. Again, not a victory yet," the Sacred Stone Camp posted on their Facebook account on Friday.

Couple survived a heroin overdose, according to the City of East Liverpool Police Department.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 9, 2016

City of East Liverpool, Ohio - On Wednesday, East Liverpool Police Officer Kevin Thompson noticed a man driving a Ford Explorer very erratic and weaving including crossing over the yellow center line of the street and ending on the road side. When Officer Thompson approached the vehicle, he noticed that James Lee Acord, 47, was under the influence of an intoxicant and Acord told the officer that he was taking the passenger, Rhonda L. Pasek, 50, to the hospital. At that moment, Acord became unconscious and the officer also noticed that Pasek was unconscious as well and saw a 4-year-old male child in the back seat of the SUV.

The officer kept Pasek's airway cleared and an ambulance was called to the scene. The Lifeteam EMS arrived and administered Narcan to both Acord and Pasek to reverse an opiate overdose. Police found a yellow piece of folded paper with a pink powdery substance that later turned out to be heroin in the front passenger's side, according to test results.

Both Acord and Pasek were transported to the East Liverpool City Hospital for evaluation, the two survived an overdose.

Acord was charged with endangering children-OVI and slowing and stopping in a roadway. Pasek was charged with endangering children, a seat belt violation and public intoxication.

Pasek's son was placed with the Columbiana County Children's Services.

The East Liverpool Police Department and City administrators released the photos in an attempt to show the other side of the story involving victims, especially children in a heroin overdose and to keep other drug users from doing the same thing.

Thursday, September 8, 2016

More than 70,000 City of Milwaukee homes that have toxic lead laterals connected to the City's freshwater water main will most likely lose selling value in the home buying market.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 8, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett didn't commit to removing all toxic lead laterals from 70,000 homes, but told residents in a press conference that they should let drinking water run for 6 minutes to clear any lead content from lead laterals and also to use water filters, which could possibly remove lead content from City home faucet drinking water.
Milwaukee tested twice as much in lead poisoning in 2014 than Flint, Michigan in 2015. In 2014, 8.6 percent of children tested in Milwaukee for lead poisoning were diagnosed positive compared to 4.9 percent of children tested that were diagnosed for lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan in 2015.
So, the Milwaukee test result indicates that the phosphate added to the water to provide a layer to prevent particles of lead from getting into the drinking water isn't working.
In others words, the City toxic lead laterals connected to homes built before 1952 will most likely continue to lead poison the children and renters including home owners should take their children to the City Health Department for a lead poisoning test.

Mayor Barrett did confirm that street construction does cause for lead particles to separate from phosphate treated lead laterals and get into the drinking water, according to City tests.

Home realtors and home owners who sell homes with lead laterals connected to the City's water main should list them as such on the market to warn home buyers of the potential lead poisoning health risk to their children, if they purchase a home in Milwaukee.

The following Milwaukee Southside Aldermanic Districts are among seven with the most toxic lead laterals in homes.

A Southside Town Hall meeting will take place to discuss the lead poisoning health risk crisis and the removal of all toxic lead laterals from Milwaukee homes. Public meeting at UMOS, 2701 S. Chase Ave., from 6p.m. to 8p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Milwaukee, WI.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Misdemeanor charges have been filed in Morton County against Stein and Baraka in connection of spray painting a DAPL construction bulldozer blade.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 7, 2016

Mandan, N. Dakota - On Wednesday, a Morton County District Court judge issued a criminal warrant for Jill Stein, the Green Party Presidential candidate and Vice-presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka in connection with spraying a Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) bulldozer blade on Tuesday during a protest near Mandan. According to a warrant affidavit, both Stein and Baraka were charged with two misdemeanor counts each for criminal mischief and criminal trespass in connection with Tuesday's protest near the Sacred Stone Camp.
Stein in her Facebook account posted on Wednesday, "I hope the North Dakota authorities press charges against the real vandalism taking place at the Standing Rock Sioux reservation: bulldozing sacred burial sites, unleashing vicious attack dogs, endangering drinking water and pushing us toward climate meltdown."
Last Saturday, DAPL construction workers using bulldozers plowed through sacred historical markers and graves igniting a confrontation between DAPL hired security guards who attacked Native Americans (water protectors) with vicious dogs and pepper spray. At least 6 water protectors including a child were bitten by the dogs and 30 others were maced. Four security guards and 2 dogs were injured, according to the Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).

A federal judge had issued a temporary restraining order stopping the crude oil pipeline construction for the eastside of Highway 1806, but DAPL construction workers located on the westside weren't restricted, since it didn't prevent them from continuing to clear an area where historical burial markers and graves were destroyed sparking for nearby protesters to confront them and stop further destruction of sacred burial grounds.

So far, the DAPL security guards involved in the attack of Native Americans with dogs have yet to be charged, but video taken at the confrontation on Saturday between water protectors and DAPL security guards show the attack on protesters. Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier is accused of being bought off by DAPL and no charges are expected to be filed against the security guards, according to water protectors at the Sacred Stone Camp.

The DAPL front line protest near the Sacred Stone Camp has been the largest tribal gathering since 1876, at 188 Native American tribes including Aztecs totalling an estimated 4,000 people who have joined the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe at the Sacred Stone Camp in solidarity against DAPL. The Native Americans say that the pipeline could fail and spill crude oil along the Missouri River affecting their freshwater supplies. The water protectors say, you can't drink oil.

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The Morton Sheriff's Office responded to protesters being chained to construction equipment at the DAPL blockage.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 6, 2016

Sacred Stone Camp in Cannon Ball, N. Dakota - The Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reported that deputies responded to a call that about 350 Native Americans (water protectors) protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) crude pipeline construction at Highway 6 and County Road 135 near the Sacred Stone Camp had broken a wire fence and gathered at the heavy equipment and vandalized it. The MCSO says, no construction by DAPL was being done on Tuesday. No arrests were reported by the MCSO.

The vandalism was reported as water protectors including Dr. Jill Stein, Presidential Candidate for the Green Party had sprayed a blade of a DAPL bulldozer. KX News posted a video on the Facebook showing Stein spraying a bulldozer blade. Morton deputies remained nearby the scene, but no arrests were made.

Last Saturday, DAPL construction workers using bulldozers plowed through sacred historical markers and graves igniting a confrontation between DAPL hired security guards who attacked Native Americans with vicious dogs and pepper spray. At least 6 water protectors including a child were bitten by the dogs and 30 others were maced. Four security guards and 2 dogs were injured, according to the MCSO.

A federal judge had issued a temporary restraining order stopping construction for the eastside of Highway 1806, but DAPL construction workers located on the westside weren't restricted, since it didn't prevent them from continuing to clear an area where historical burial markers and graves were destroyed sparking for nearby protesters to confront them and stop further destruction of sacred burial grounds.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe released the following statement after a federal court denied a temporary restraining order on Tuesday for the DAPL to stop construction west of the Lake Oahe. "Today's denial of a temporary restraining order against Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) west of Lake Oahe puts my people's sacred places at further risk of ruin and desecration.
"We are disappointed that the U.S. District Court's decision doesn't prevent DAPL from destroying our sacred sites as we await a ruling on our original motion to stop construction of the pipeline," said David Archambault II, Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
DAPL is a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) and the CEO is Kelcy L. Warren. The ETP networth is $1.7B.
A change.org petition has been started to recall Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier for being bias and lying to favor DAPL. The recall petition states, "We are calling for the removal of Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, of the Morton county sheriff's office, North Dakota and calling for an ethics investigation into this office. Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, has displayed gross neglect of duties in his failure to protect North Dakotans from vicious dog attacks, has failed to bring justice and criminal charges against the agressors, has displayed public bias on facebook and news media interviews, has lied to the public and withheld vital information from North Dakotans, in order to further the agenda of the Dakota access LLC and parent company Energy Transfer Crude Oil company LLC. The Victims of the attack deserve justice, we the people deserve the truth and we need to let our elected officials know, loud and clear that their is no room for this in Legendary North Dakota."

News video: Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein sprayed a blade of a DAPL bulldozer at protest site
http://bit.ly/2ci2WGw

Update: The ACLU in N. Dakota warned Governor Jack Dalrymple (R) and Morton County Sheriff Kirchmeier about taking action to violate the rights of Native Americans to protest and if they violated those rights, the ACLU will take legal action against the governor and sheriff. Sheriff Kirchmeier in a press conference confirmed that he is seeking criminal charges against Stein, the Green Party Presidential candidate for vandalism and trespassing. Kirchmeier who is accused of being bought by DAPL didn't say, if any of the DAPL security guards who used vicious dogs to attack protesters would be criminally charged as well.
Both Dalrymple and Kirchmeier were caught making false claims against the protesters when social media videos showed that DAPL security guards attacked protesters with dogs after construction bulldozers destroyed sacred Native American burial sites and markers igniting a confrontation between water protectors and DAPL security.

Thousands of Native Americans have staged a major stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline construction, which has now destroyed historical grave markers long the 150 corridor, according to Earth Writings.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 6, 2016

Sacred Stone Camp in North Dakota - A video posted on YouTube shows Tim Mintz from Earth Writings confirming that some historical Native American sacred grave site markers were destroyed on Saturday by Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) construction earth movers (bulldozers) along the 150 corridor. The corridor is located outside of the reservation, but it contained grave site markers, burial and ceremonial sites.

The DAPL construction workers began to plow through the 150 corridor without waiting for the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to survey the area first, which resulted in a confrontation between DAPL security guards and Native Americans. The Native Americans from the Sacred Stone Camp and the Oceti Sakowin (Big Camp) stopped the bulldozers from doing any further damage to the burial sites.

A federal temporary restraining order took affect last week halting construction of the crude oil pipeline, but DAPL construction workers began work over the weekend and destroyed grave markers of burial sites in the area.

At least several camps have been setup by multiple tribes that has drawn more than 4,000 Native Americans to the DAPL front line. On Saturday, security guards hired by DAPL attacked Native Americans with vicious dogs and pepper sprayed dozens and six people including a child were reported bitten by the dogs. The all White security guard group were forced to retreat after Native Americans defended themselves from the attack.
The Morton County Sheriff's Office released the following statement, "Private security officers were assaulted Saturday after around 300 protestors broke down a wire fence and stampeded into the construction area, which is on private property. “Any suggestion that this was a peaceful protest, is false. This was more like a riot than a protest," said Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier. "Individuals crossed onto private property and accosted private security officers with wooden posts and flag poles. While no arrests were made at the scene, we are actively investigating the incident and individuals who organized and participated in this unlawful event." Sheriff Kirchmeier says, 4 DAPL security guards and two dogs were reported injured, but he failed to mention that DAPL construction workers with bulldozers destroyed sacred burial markers and graves, also that the security guards attacked Native Americans and pepper sprayed about 30 people.

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a temporary restraining order until Tuesday, September 6, when a hearing will be heard concerning claims by the plaintiffs Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, the defendants.

The Army Corps of Engineers and the Obama administration supported the temporary restraining order to bring a peaceful resolution to the claim by Native Americans that they are protecting the freshwater Missouri River from any anticipated spill of crude oil into the water, if the pipeline fails.

The Native Americans also claim that their treaty agreements and rights have been violated by the U.S. government.

At least 188 Native American tribes from around the U.S. have joined the struggle to stop DAPL. Their movement to protect the Missouri River from an underwater DAPL crude oil pipeline has gained national attention and support from numerous groups from around the nation.

For food and other donations, people can contact Sacred Stone Camp on Facebook,
http://www.standingrock.org or send an email to: sacredstonecamp@gmail.com

Update: North Dakota State Police and local law enforcement have set up road blocks with concrete barriers and sandbags to stop additional Native Americans and supporters from joining others at the Sacred Rock Camp and reaching the Standing Rock pipeline blockade. Police allowing people to leave Cannon Ball, North Dakota, but restricting access to camps, according to reports.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Several off-duty Milwaukee police officers who kept a child with autism from falling into the Menomonee River near Miller Park were recognized by the full Milwaukee Common Council for their bravery and heroism act in July.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 1, 2016

Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, the full Milwaukee Common Council recognized both Milwaukee Police Officer José Acevedo and Detective Alexander Ayala for their bravery act that kept a child with autism from falling into the river near Miller Park Stadium. The Common Council awarded both Acevedo and Ayala a resolution recognizing each for their bravery and act of heroism.

Last July 26, several off-duty Milwaukee Police officers and on-duty officers are being called as heroes for locating and preventing an unaccompanied child with autism from falling into the Menomonee River. According to a press release by the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), Alert on and off-duty Milwaukee Police officers worked together and helped rescue a child with autism near Miller Park. MPD bike officer Juan Lopez was on patrol for the July 26 baseball game when he was flagged down by a father from Glendale who said his 6-year-old son with autism was missing. Officer Lopez and Officer Michael Maldonado began immediately searching the surrounding area. A few minutes later, a woman yelled to officers that the child was in the Menomonee River near the pedestrian bridge.

The child was standing in the water and MPD Detective Alexander Ayala and Officer Jose Acevedo, who were off-duty and attending a tailgate, ran to the river and took the boy to safety. The child was reunited with his parents and no medical attention was needed.

The quick response by everyone involved prevented a potentially dangerous situation and demonstrated that officers, even when off-duty, are always there to help the community, according to the MPD news release.

About Me

"Words conveyed by wisdom and truth influence inevitable change, Las palabras que contienen sabiduria y verdad influyen inevitablemente al cambio", H. Nelson Goodson said.
Goodson is well known in the local organizing community network. Nationally, Goodson is one of the foremost respected immigration rights and reform journalist.
He is also one of America's foremost Latino civil libertarian.
The Badger Blogger 2008, Patrick wrote: Mr. H. Nelson Goodson, "You have covered things that the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper won't and you cover it in a way they fear." Posted on Badger Blogger on August 17th, 2007 at 6:39 p.m.
Goodson was instrumental in helping to coordinate the national Immigration movement early in 2006, which drew millions of supporters for immigration rights and reform. Goodson further encouraged numerous members of the Latino entertainment world to endorse and support immigration reform throughout the nation in 2006, published in "El Conquistador Newspaper" issue on November 21, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
Currently, Goodson has more than 32 years experience in news investigative reporting. (2015)

Immigration March 2007

Goodson marched with immigrants calling for a just comprehensive immigration reform, which would create a path for legalization for more than 13 million undocumented immigrants and to keep families together.